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The pedestrian was hit by a car driven by a Braintree woman at about 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Quincy police said.

Andy and Jason Huang were sentenced to three years in prison for renting an unsafe basement apartment where an immigrant father and his two sons were trapped in a 2009 fire.

Siblings get prison in fire that killed dad, sons DEDHAM- Moments after two Quincy brothers were sentenced yesterday to up to three years in prison for keeping an illegal basement apartment where an immigrant father and his two young sons died in a 2009 fire, authorities announced plans to seek a state law that would penalize landlords for maintaining unsafe dwellings. Prosecutor Lynn Beland said before sentencing yesterday that the brothers, Andy and Jason Huang, “gambled with the lives of their tenants.’’ They had faced more than 20 years.

Two brothers have been sentenced to up to three years in prison each for setting up an illegal basement apartment in a Quincy house in which a man and his two young sons died during a fire.

Quincy hopes to buy two hand-held TruNarc devices, which use a laser to detect and identify chemicals.

Wollaston Theatre purchased by supermarket owner The Wollaston Theatre in Quincy has finally been sold after years of controversy and false hopes. According to Land Deed records, the property was transferred from Yvonne Chandler to Weston-based BNW Realty LLC on Jan. 25 for $600,000. BNW is managed by Michael Fang, who is trying to open a C-Mart in North Quincy. Fang says he hasn’t decided what to do with the building, but will be seeking community input.

Seeing Quincy To boost tourism, Quincy has created a Google map to lead visitors around the historic downtown area, and Hancock Cemetery. But getting from one historic site to another can be a challenge, and the overall tourism experience lacks coherence. The impending revitalization of Quincy Center, along with numerous marketing initiatives, will make things a lot better, officials say.

Texas A&M played so well without two of its starters in a close loss to No. 6 Baylor on Wednesday night that Aggies coach Billy Kennedy might consider his options after they get healthy.

Pierre Jackson hit a 3-pointer with 17 seconds remaining to put No. 6 Baylor on top and added two free throws to give the Bears a 63-60 victory over Texas A&M on Wednesday night.

Don Cornelius, who with the creation of "Soul Train" helped break down racial barriers and broaden the reach of black culture with funky music, groovy dance steps and cutting edge style, died early Wednesday of an apparent suicide. He was 75.

A 51-year-old Quincy man was charged with open and gross behavior on board a bus on Tuesday.

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Preparing for the future, teens cook up a storm If too many cooks can spoil the broth, imagine the commotion 34 high school students at seven work tables and a half-dozen ovens, competing to turn out healthy school lunches in under 1 1/2 hours, can make.

The Wollaston Theater has finally been sold after years of controversy and false hopes clouded around the property.

On the Web, a hummock rises in stature Six Eastern Nazarene College students and history Professor Randall Stephens have created a website dedicated to examining the significance of Moswetuset Hummock and detailing its place in history. Among other things, it gave Massachusetts its name.

Nancy Smith grew up with two older sisters in Quincy. Occasionally they schooled their kid sister at the local playground, whatever sport they played. Looking back now, at age 50, Smith realizes those days set in motion her own athletic career. Her sisters were fine athletes, but Smith took her game to a much higher level. On Saturday, she reached her highest point, with her formal induction into the Northeast-10 Conference hall of fame at halftime of the women’s basketball game between Pace and host Stonehill.

A Quincy District Court judge recently found three men charged in connection with a car chase and shooting in Milton on Jan. 12 to be dangerous, as defined by state law. Roy Jaundoo, 35, of Roslindale; Kevin Taylor, 22, of Dorchester; and Caiheem Kindell, 21, of Randolph, were ordered held without bail for 90 days. The three men, who have pleaded not guilty to the charges, are due back in court Feb. 27 for a pretrial conference. - Natalie Feulner

Family’s silence nearly cost fitness instructor her life In 1974, Dianne Kane was voted the most outstanding girl athlete at South Boston High School, where she was captain of the basketball, volleyball, and track and field teams. In college, Kane majored in physical education. A Quincy resident, she has run 17 marathons, and she is a longtime fitness trainer and instructor who has taught thousands of fitness classes over the past 20 years. But at age 52, she had a massive heart attack.